LOS ANGELES, April 27 — The first trailer for Stephen King’s Cell which stars John Cusack and Samuel L. Jackson has finally been released.
Directed by Tod Williams, the film is based on a 2006 novel by Stephen King with a plot that revolves around a nefarious signal that takes hold of every working cell phone around the world, transforming users into vicious zombie-like creatures.
Cusack stars as New England artist Clay Riddell who attempts to reunite with his young son throughout the ordeal, while Jackson plays a survivor who aides Cusack’s character on his quest.
Here’s the official synopsis: “Stephen King’s best-selling novel is brought to terrifying life in this mind-blowing thriller starring John Cusack and Samuel L. Jackson. At the Boston airport, Clay (Cusack) witnesses a scene of chaotic mayhem when an electronic signal turns hundreds of cell phone users into rabid killers. Desperate to find his estranged wife and son, Clay teams with a train driver (Jackson) to battle the horde of murderous ‘phoners’ as the city descends into apocalyptic madness.”
Cell is set for release on July 8.